Huskers Run Rule Cowgirls Behind Big Sixth Inning, 9-1

Nebraska broke open a one-run game in the sixth inning with seven runs on eight hits and NU run ruled Oklahoma State, 9-1, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

The Cornhuskers opened the sixth when the first two hitters reached base and Crystal Carwile tucked in a three-run homer inside the rightfield foul pole. The Huskers continued the hit parade as five of the next six hitters recorded hits with Jamie Borg and Carmen Kier both recording doubles. Meghan Mullin hit a walk-off single to score Kier with the winning run.

Nebraska improved to 36-16 on the season and 9-7 in Big 12 play, while OSU dropped to 25-30 and 3-13 in Big 12 play.

Head coach Rich Wieligman rolled the dice early and had Krystle Sanchez lay down a suicide squeeze to score Shanel Scott from third to give the Cowgirls a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Scott walked and stole second to lead off the game to set the Big 12 single season steals record with 49.

Nebraska tied the game on a squeeze of its own by Whitney Barrett. Alex Hupp followed with a sacrifice fly to left and the Cornhuskers grabbed a 2-1 lead.

Nebraska starter Ashley DeBuhr settled in after the first inning as the Cowgirls only had two base runners the rest of the game. DeBuhr struck out seven Cowgirls and only walked one to improve to 18-8. Anna Whiddon took the loss in the circle for OSU and evened her mark at 10-10.

The Cowgirls conclude the regular season next weekend when Texas Tech visits Cowgirl Stadium. The first game is slated for Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by Senior Day on Sunday at 3 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live on KSPI 780 AM with Bill Van Ness calling the action.

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